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Monday, April 27, 2015

Maxwell's at the Club, located in the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. (telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301), will present its elegant annual Mother's Day Brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 10. The price is $45 for adults and $15 for children age 10 and under.

The extensive buffet, which is open to the public, will feature prime rib, roasted rack of lamb and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar, assorted pastries and seasonal berries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrées. The entire family will enjoy the festivities. Because Maxwell's Mother's Day Brunch is very popular, reservations are necessary.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH 2015

Sunday, May 10

10 AM-3 PM

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Chilled Poached and Roasted Salmon with English Mustard

Lox

Toasted Bagels

Cream Cheese and Chive Cream Cheese

Sliced Tomatoes, Capers and Red Onions

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

Caesar Salad

Kale Salad with Blueberries, Toasted Almonds, lemon vinaigrette

Mesclun Greens, herb vinaigrette

Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomato, Olive and Feta Salad

Cannellini Bean and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Tuna Salad Provençale with Green Beans

Shrimp and Edamame Salad

Potato Salad with Gorgonzola

Pasta Salad

Asparagus and Wild Rice Salad

CARVED in the ROOM

Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce

Roast Turkey, Honey Mustard Sauce

Roast Rack of Lamb, Mint Jelly

ENTREES

Bacon

Pork Sausage and Chicken and Apple Sausage

Breakfast Potatoes

Eggs Benedict

Sour Cream Pancakes and Blueberry Pancakes

French Toast with Bananas

Maple Syrup, Berry Topping and Whipped Butter

Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya

SEAFOOD

Roasted Portabello Mushroom Tortelloni

WAFFLE and OMELETTE BAR

ASSORTED BREAKFAST PASTRIES and DESSERTS

"On Mother's Day, Maxwell's continues its tradition of serving a beautiful brunch feast that is always festive and extraordinary, and we're looking forward to greeting every Mom on this special day," said Mike Romano, Food and Beverage Director for the East Bank Club.

Reservations are required for this very popular Mother's Day Brunch. To make reservations, please call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule your table online at http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/mothers-day-brunch/

Friday, April 24, 2015

“ How could
anyone step into a fast food joint when we live in a city that has Lem’s barbecue
rib tips, Kurowski’s kielbasa, Manny’s matzo ball soup, and Lindy’s chili
within reach? You can’t even compare the products and services of the
businesses featured in this book with those of mass retailers, either: Just try
putting an Optimo hat on your head—you’ll ooze with elegance. Burn a beeswax lambathe
from Athenian Candle and watch it glow longer than any candle you’ve ever
lit. Bite into an Andersonville coffeecake from the Swedish Bakery—and you’ll
have a hard time returning to the artificial ingredient–laden cakes found at most
grocers…Chicago just wouldn’t be Chicago without these historic, one-of- a-kind
places, and the people that run them from behind the scenes with nothing but
love, hard work, and pride.”

Discovering Vintage Chicago

A Guide to the City’s Timeless Shops, Bars, Delis
& More

Releasing
May 7, 2015 by Globe Pequot Press, the trade division of Rowman &
Littlefield, Discovering Vintage Chicago is a guide to all of the city’s timeless classic spots that take you
back in time. The book spotlights the charming stories that tell you what each
place is like now and how it got that way. It includes indexes that let you
choose the places you want to visit by neighborhood, by category,
and—naturally—by era.

Discovering Vintage
Chicago takes you to classic
restaurants, shops, and other establishments that still thrive today and evoke
the unique character of the city. They’re all still around—but they won’t be
around forever. Start reading, and start your discovering now!

About the author

Amy Bizzarri
is an extreme Chicago history buff and freelance writer who also covers travel
for the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. She resides in a vintage 1910
home in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Read her blog at
DiscoveringVintageChicago.com.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Chef/Owner Darnell Reed of Luella's Southern Kitchen (4609 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-961-8196) in Chicago's Lincoln Square is making all the right decisions. This new restaurant, which has received rave reviews and is on Chicago Magazine's restaurant hotlist for April, continues to treat its guests' taste buds with impeccable yet very reasonably priced Southern regional specialties.

Having recently updated his lunch, dinner and brunch menus for spring, Chef Darnell has now enhanced Luella's beverage program by carrying three legendary Southern all-natural craft sodas distributed by Homer Soda Chicago. These delicious soft drinks, all served in glass bottles ($2.50 per bottle), are made with pure cane sugar and are the perfect accompaniment to Chef Darnell's Southern hospitality.

Among the new sodas are Blenheim's Spicy Ginger Ale from South Carolina. This bottler was the earliest and arguably, finest independent soda bottling company in the U.S. The zesty soda is made with water from the natural mineral springs in Blenheim, South Carolina and Jamaican ginger.

From the Galveston-Houston area of Texas comes another old-time favorite, the delicious Triple XXX Root Beer, bottled since 1918. During the 1920s, Triple XXX operated more than 100 "Thirst Station" restaurants across the South and West Coast in addition to its wholesale business. Although the Great Depression took its toll on the restaurants, this delicious root beer has continued to be bottled and distributed throughout the United States.

North Carolina is nicely represented with Cheerwine, a soft drink with a hint of wild cherry that is known as the "Nectar of North Carolina." It has been bottled since 1917.

"We are thrilled to bring these unique and exceptional soft drinks to our guests," said Reed. "We want everyone to know that, at Luella's, we are passionate about serving food and beverages that are delicious, authentically Southern and made with love. Each of these legendary sodas had their origins at small independent businesses and we're proud to continue the tradition here in Chicago."

Luella's Southern Kitchen will continue to serve Coke products and also brews a delicious homemade sweetened iced tea. The restaurant is BYOB and guests are invited to bring their favorite alcoholic beverages; there is no corkage fee.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

CHICAGO (March 2015) - Ever since his February opening of Luella's Southern Kitchen in Chicago's Lincoln Square (4609 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; 773-961-8196), Chef/Owner Darnell Reed has wowed Chicagoans with his impeccable renditions of great Southern regional dishes. He also will bring his masterful touch to Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 with two wonderful specials in addition to the regular brunch menu. His special Easter entrée will be Crawfish Étouffée with Carolina Gold Rice ($14) and he will also add a scrumptious dessert special, the Dessert Sampler ($6), featuring a Beignet, Blackberry Hand Pie, Milk Chocolate Bread Pudding and Caramel Ice Cream.Luella's popular weekend brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, has received rave reviews. Among the favorites are Buttermilk Fried Chicken with smoked gravy ($12), Southern Benedict with Slagel Farms pork, poached eggs, crystal Hollandaise and buttermilk biscuit ($11); Bananas Foster Pancakes ($10); Chicory Coffee French Toast with crème brulee batter and fresh berries ($11) and Shrimp and Grits, made with BBQ shrimp, dandelion greens and cream cheese grits ($15). For the kids, Chef Darnell serves a Mickey Mouse Pancake ($4), with an artfully created face of the famous cartoon icon baked into the pancake.

About Chef ReedReed is a graduate of Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago. He began his professional career in 1997 at the Palmer House Hilton where he served as Restaurant Chef at the French Quarter and the Big Downtown. In 2005, he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef at the Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront where he handled banquet functions for up to 700 people. In April 2007, Reed was promoted to the dual Executive Chef position at the Hilton of Oakbrook and Hilton Garden Inn of Oakbrook. In May of 2010, he accepted the Executive Sous Chef position at the Conrad Chicago Hotel and was promoted to Executive Chef in 2011.

About Luella's Southern KitchenLuella's Southern Kitchen, located at 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Square, is a casual independent restaurant owned by Chef Darnell Reed. The restaurant opened February 3, 2015. Luella's serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; dinner is served until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sunday. All major cards are accepted. Luella's is a BYOB establishment; no corkage fee is charged. Takeout and delivery service are available. For more information, call the restaurant at (773) 961-8196 or visit the website at www.luellassouthernkitchen.com.

Lavish Buffet for All to Enjoy This Passover and Easter at Maxwell's at the Club

Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301), is offering a special Passover Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 3. Maxwell's executive sous chef Richard Hall, along with East Bank Club's executive chef Mike Lodes, have teamed up to prepare a lavish buffet complete with appetizers, entrées and desserts. Passover favorites will include Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish with beet horseradish, Braised Brisket of Beef and Roast Lamb. "Many of our Passover dishes are prepared from family recipes," says Mike Romano, Director of Food and Beverage. "Passover dinner has been an East Bank Club tradition for years. We are thrilled to invite all of Chicago to enjoy this tradition with us." Reservations are recommended.

Kosher wine also is included with the buffet, and each table will receive a traditional Haggadah so guests may participate in the Passover tradition of reading of the story of Passover. The Passover buffet is $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Reservations are recommended. Large groups are welcome.

Bring the Family to Maxwell's at the Club for Easter Brunch

This Easter, leave the cooking up to someone else and join Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St) for Easter Brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5. This extraordinary buffet features prime rib and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar, assorted pastries and seasonal berries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrée choices. Your kids will enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so be sure to bring your cameras to capture the memory. Brunch costs $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Call 312-527-5800, Ext. 301 to secure a reservation.

Maxwell's at the Club, always open to the public, is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open weekdays for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwellsattheclub.com

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Best Easter Brunch Buffet in North Suburban Chicago at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook

When looking for a restaurant to celebrate Easter, you want to make sure that there's something offered for the entire family to enjoy. Look no further than Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) in Northbrook. Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have created a buffet experience with something for everyone to enjoy.

Prairie Grass Cafe is known for its sustainable, local and a deliciously healthy focus. Their reasonably priced brunch buffet, at $48 for adults and $18 for children 10 and under, won't disappoint. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of selections, from Prairie Grass Cafe's signature "PGC Benedict" with Poached Egg and Spinach and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise, to an array of salads, savories, creative side dishes, and desserts. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5. Prairie Grass Cafe also will be open for dinner on Easter Sunday, offering its regular menu along with specials, Roasted Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Sauteed Fennel ($34), Sauteed Wild Fluke with Seasonal Sides ($32) and Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting ($7.50).

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